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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,637.34, 519,985.44 and 97,319.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,637.34, 519,985.44 and 97,319.34 is: 145,987.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,637.34 : 519,985.44 = 97,319.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,637.34/519,985.44 = 97,319.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,637.34x = 519,985.44 × 97,319.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,637.34x = 50,604,639,830.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,604,639,830.41/346,637.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,987.27

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